Buffalo Weekly - November 4, 2020

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES – NOVEMBER 13

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC) are scheduled for Friday, November 13 from 9-5 PM.

At PTC, parents are invited to meet with their child’s teachers to discuss student progress and goals. The time is planned to be reflective and action-oriented. Conferences can be an important part in the education process, giving parents time to ask questions and to work together with teachers.

Upper elementary and secondary students are welcome to attend conferences. They may benefit from the opportunity to discuss their progress in an open forum with teachers and parents. Lower elementary parents are asked to attend without their children to allow for the most effective time with teachers.

Registration for PTC is now open and closes on November 9. This year, parents need to log into PowerSchool to sign up for appointments. Instructions on how to register for PTC are HERE.

Thank you for your support as a parent/guardian. We look forward to meeting with you on conference day.

HS COURSE & COLLEGE PREP – A PARENT WORKSHOP

If you are the parent of a high schooler, this parent workshop is designed for you. High School Course & College Prep will give parents of High School students an understanding of the requirements and progression for graduation as well as the college preparation through standardized testing, AP courses, and college search and application.

Join us on Friday, November 6, from 2-3 PM in the Performing Arts Music Practice Room.

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR QUARTER 2

Quarter 2 Activities are ready, and registration starts tomorrow. Below is a list of activities on schedule. Please view more information HERE.

Art Club, Badminton Club, Basketball Team, Community Service for Scholars’ Corner, Elementary Soccer Club, Family Run for Fun, Scholars’ Corner, Secondary Band Private Instruction, Secondary Dance Club, Table Top Club, Volleyball Team

Questions? Please contact After-School Activities coordinator Ms. Xiong at susie.xiong@wyischina.com.

11.11 SALE AT BUFFALO GOODS

We’re having a great sale on our WYIS Swag from November 9-13.

From November 9-13, when you purchase any two clothing items, you can choose from either a free WYIS Swag Goodie Bag (a 115RMB value) or 50% off a 2019/2020 WYIS Yearbook. Our Spirit Wear remains on sale – hoodies are 2 for 300, tshirts are 2 for 100. Sale starts November 9 at Buffalo Goods in the main lobby.

HOW ARE WE DOING? HOW CAN WE IMPROVE?

Do you have feedback, problems, or praise for us? We would like to hear and we NEED to hear from you. While we always welcome conversations in person, having your feedback in writing help us process your questions or concerns better and route them to the right people to take action. Please use this Feedback Form to let us know your concerns or any feedback you would like to share.

The Feedback Form link HERE is also on our WeChat menu and our website.

SPIRIT WEEK

Spirit Week is November 16-20. Themes for the week are below:

• Monday: Pajama Day - Wear school appropriate pajamas to school!
• Tuesday: Dream Job Day - Do you want to be a doctor? Veterinarian? Musician? Dress up as you hope to be in the future.
• Wednesday: Color Day - Wear as many colors as possible, or maybe only just ONE color.
• Thursday: National Pride Day - Wear something from your country that makes you proud.
• Friday: Movie Character Day - Be your favorite movie character for the day!

If a student chooses not to dress in a theme for the day, that's no problem, but they must wear their appropriate school or PE uniform for the day.
Have fun with this, students, and show your WYIS school spirit!